Shannon Boyton Walford

Shannon Kate Boyton-Walford was born in Denver on April 28, 1981. She grew up in Ft. Collins and attended Irish, Lincoln and Centennial H.S. She moved to Vermont for 2 yrs, which she loved. She established life long friends there before returning to Ft. Collins. She married Tim Walford in 2003 and graduated from Front Range C.C. in 2004 with honors. She went on to attend CSU. Shannon was interested in celtic mythology and Goddess studies. She enjoyed music and "body art". Shannon was the mother of two beautiful daughters; Raven and Astrid, whom she adored and loved spending time with. Shannon passed away unexpectedly on Feb. 17, 2011. She is survived by her children, Raven and Astrid Walford, her husband Tim Walford, her parents Kate Trainor of Ft Collins and Gary Boyton of Boulder, brothers Kyle Boyton of Ft Collins and Merrick Boyton of Boulder, grandparents Helen Trainor and Marge Boyton of N.J. and many aunts, uncles and cousins. A celebration in honor of Shannon's life will be held on Saturday, Feb. 26th at 1:30 p.m. at Unity Church 1401 West Vine Drive in Ft. Collins, Co 80521 Donations in lieu of flowers can be made to the Raven and Astrid Walford Memorial Fund.